May 2014

We have a wonderful company here in Las Vegas called "Salestraq" which supplies local Realtors with quarterly market data summaries for both new homes sales and MLS resales. Below is the report for the first quarter of 2014, and we decided to post the report here so that you can see the price differential between new homes and resale homes, and the reasons why there can be such a difference.

Evaluating the Differences Between New and Resale Home Prices

Courtesy of Salestraq

THE BOTTOM LINE...Stability has been a recurring theme in the Las Vegas housing market over the better part of the past year. Through the first quarter of 2014, the supply-demand dynamics are more reflective of sustainability than those seen during either the boom-time

One of the things I love most about calling Las Vegas home is the wide variety of entertainment we have access to, especially some of the “small” shows that few tourists ever notice as they scan box office lists sprinkled with international celebrities. There are some surprising gems in the smaller lounge type showrooms that are pure Vintage Vegas, and, while they may not have the “WOW” factor of the big extravaganzas, they are sure to have you smiling and dancing on your way out the door.

One such show is “Forever Doo Wop” in the Riviera Hotel’s Bistro Lounge. “Doo Wop” is exactly what it sounds like: a lively rendition of classic American favorites from the 50’s and 60’s that will make your eyes light up as you sing along under your breath and take